Random error messages in a variety of different applications often suggests
a hardware problem, such as RAM errors or overheating. Get your friend to
run a comprehensive hardware diagnostic routine to confirm that all hardware
is operating properly before trying to chase down software problems.
Meanwhile, clean out the PC to ensure that dust isn't blocking the vents,
and make sure that all fans are operating properly.

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Jeff Richards
MS MVP (DTS)
> My friend's computer keeps turning off after coming up
> with various error messages. Sometimes it stays on for
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> Can anyone help?
newsreader@midsouth.rr.com - 10 Dec 2004 13:29 GMT
Is there any freeware to perform the hardware diagnostic routine
suggested? I'm having the same error message. Thanks very much.
> Random error messages in a variety of different applications often suggests
> a hardware problem, such as RAM errors or overheating. Get your friend to
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> > Can anyone help?
Jeff Richards - 31 Jan 2005 08:47 GMT
Start here:
http://directory.google.com/Top/Computers/Software/Diagnostics/

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Jeff Richards
MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User)
> Is there any freeware to perform the hardware diagnostic routine
> suggested? I'm having the same error message. Thanks very much.
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> vents,
>> and make sure that all fans are operating properly.